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wash out vs keep

keep vs wash out

wash out is not a noun while keep is a noun.

wash out and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wash out No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of wash out; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than wash out:
  • wash out: prevent or interrupt due to rain
  • keep: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
Other hypernyms of wash out include prevent.
wash out (noun) keep (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
wash out (verb) keep (verb)
deplete of strength or vitality prevent (food) from rotting
lose color in the process of being washed prevent the action or expression of
drain off the color in the course of laundering stick to correctly or closely
remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent maintain by writing regular records
wear or destroy by the force of water supply with necessities and support
wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt hold and prevent from leaving
prevent or interrupt due to rain retain possession of
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
Difference between wash out and keep

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